- Activities of different cysteine proteases of Paragonimus westermani in cleaving human IgG
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Chung YB, Yang HJ, Kang SY, Kong Y, Cho SY
- KMID: 1715329
- Korean J Parasitol.
- 1997 Jun;35(2):139-142.
- doi: 10.3347/kjp.1997.35.2.139
Cleaving host immunoglobulins is a well known mechanism of evading host immune reactions exploited by helminth parasites. Secreted cysteine proteases of helminth are a part of enzymes cleaving host IgG.... -
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- Partial characterization of a 17 kDa protein of Clonorchis sinensis
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Chung YB, Chung BS, Choi MH, Chai JY, Hong ST
- KMID: 1715242
- Korean J Parasitol.
- 2000 Jun;38(2):95-97.
- doi: 10.3347/kjp.2000.38.2.95
A 17 kDa protein from Clonorchis sinensis adults was purified by a procedure including Sephacryl S-200 HR gel filtration and Q-Sepharose anion exchange chromatography. The protein was proved to be... -
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- Purification of a 68-kDa cysteine proteinase from crude extract of Pneumocystis carinii
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Choi MH, Chung BS, Chung YB, Yu JR, Cho SR, Hong ST
- KMID: 1720318
- Korean J Parasitol.
- 2000 Sep;38(3):159-166.
- doi: 10.3347/kjp.2000.38.3.159
The present study intended to verify activities of cysteine proteinase of Pneumocystis carinii from rats and to purify the enzyme. In order to exclude the contamination of host-derived enzymes, concentrates... -
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- Degradations of human immunoglobulins and hemoglobin by a 60 kDa cysteine proteinase of Trichomonas vaginalis
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Min DY, Hyun KH, Ryu JS, Ahn MH, Cho MH
- KMID: 1715293
- Korean J Parasitol.
- 1998 Dec;36(4):261-268.
- doi: 10.3347/kjp.1998.36.4.261
The present study was undertaken to investigate the role of cysteine proteinase of Trichomonas vaginalis in escaping from host defense mechanism. A cysteine proteinase of T. vaginalis was purified... -
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- Partial Purification and Characterization of a Cysteine Protease Inhibitor from the Plerocercoid of Spirometra erinacei
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Chung YB, Yang HJ
- KMID: 1720564
- Korean J Parasitol.
- 2008 Sep;46(3):183-186.
- doi: 10.3347/kjp.2008.46.3.183
Helminthic cysteine proteases are well known to play critical roles in tissue invasion, nutrient uptake, and immune evasion of the parasites. In the same manner, the sparganum, the plerocercoid of... -
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- Differential expression of the 27 kDa cathepsin L-like cysteine protease in developmental stages of Spirometra erinacei
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Kong Y, Yun DH, Cho SY, Sohn WM, Chung YB, Kang SY
- KMID: 1720326
- Korean J Parasitol.
- 2000 Sep;38(3):195-199.
- doi: 10.3347/kjp.2000.38.3.195
The 27 kDa cathepsin L-like cysteine protease of Spirometra erinacei plerocercoid is known to play an important function in tissue penetration, nutrient uptake and immune modulation in human sparganosis. In... -
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- A 54 kDa cysteine protease purified from the crude extract of Neodiplostomum seoulense adult worms
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Choi MH, Choe SC, Lee SH
- KMID: 1715282
- Korean J Parasitol.
- 1999 Mar;37(1):39-46.
- doi: 10.3347/kjp.1999.37.1.39
As a preliminary study for the explanation of pathobiology of Neodiplostomum seoulense infection, a 54 kDa protease was purified from the crude extract of adult worms by sequential chromatographic... -
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- Excretory bladder: the source of cysteine proteases in Paragonimus westermani metacercariae
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Yang HJ, Chung YB, Kang SY, Kong Y, Cho SY
- KMID: 1720410
- Korean J Parasitol.
- 2002 Jun;40(2):89-92.
- doi: 10.3347/kjp.2002.40.2.89
The cysteine proteases of Paragonimus westermani metacercariae are involved in metacercarial excystment, host immune modulation, and possibly in tissue penetration. In order to clarify the origin of the enzymes, 28... -
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- Isolation and characterization of a 40 kDa cysteine protease from Gymnophalloides seoi adult worms
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Choi MH, Park WJ, Park YK, Chai JY, Lee SH
- KMID: 1715304
- Korean J Parasitol.
- 1998 Jun;36(2):133-141.
- doi: 10.3347/kjp.1998.36.2.133
A 40 kDa cysteine protease was purified from the crude extract of adult worms of Gymnophalloides seoi by two consecutive steps: Sephacryl S-200 HR and DEAE-Sephacel chromatography. Enzyme activities were... -
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- Partial characterization of a 29 kDa cysteine protease purified from Taenia solium metacestodes
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Kim JY, Yang HJ, Kim KS, Chung YB
- KMID: 1729473
- Korean J Parasitol.
- 2005 Dec;43(4):157-160.
- doi: 10.3347/kjp.2005.43.4.157
A 29 kDa cysteine protease of Taenia solium metacestodes was purified by Mono Q anion-exchanger and Superose 6 HR gel filtration chromatography. The enzyme was effectively inhibited by cysteine protease... -
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- Degranulation of human eosinophils induced by Paragonimus westermani-secreted protease
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Shin MH, Chung YB, Kita H
- KMID: 1720497
- Korean J Parasitol.
- 2005 Mar;43(1):33-37.
- doi: 10.3347/kjp.2005.43.1.33
Eosinophil degranulation is considered to be a key effector function for the killing of helminthic worms and tissue inflammation at worm-infected lesion sites. However, relatively little data are available with... -
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- cDNAs encoding the antigenic proteins in pathogenic strain of Entamoeba histolytica
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Im KI, Choi JT, Hong YP, Kim TE, La MS
- KMID: 658273
- Korean J Parasitol.
- 1997 Sep;35(3):203-210.
- doi: 10.3347/kjp.1997.35.3.203
The differential display reverse transcription polymerase chain reaction (DDRT-PCR) analysis was performed to identify the pathogenic strain specific amplicons. mRNAs were purified from the trophozoites of the... -
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- Molecular and biochemical characterization of hemoglobinase, a cysteine proteinase, in Paragonimus westermani
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Choi JH, Lee JH, Yu HS, Jeong HJ, Kim J, Hong YC, Kong HH, Chung DI
- KMID: 1720517
- Korean J Parasitol.
- 2006 Sep;44(3):187-196.
- doi: 10.3347/kjp.2006.44.3.187
The mammalian trematode Paragonimus westermani is a typical digenetic parasite, which can cause paragonimiasis in humans. Host tissues and blood cells are important sources of nutrients for development, growth and... -
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- A 27 kDa Cysteine Protease Secreted by Newly Excysted Paragonimus westermani Metacercariae Induces Superoxide Anion Production and Degranulation of Human Eosinophils
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Chung YB, Kita H, Shin MH
- KMID: 1089470
- Korean J Parasitol.
- 2008 Jun;46(2):95-99.
- doi: 10.3347/kjp.2008.46.2.95
Eosinophil degranulation plays a crucial role in tissue inflammatory reactions associated with helminth parasitic nfections and allergic diseases. Paragonimus westermani, a lung fluke causing human paragonimiasis, secretes a large amount... -
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- House Dust Mite Allergy in Korea: The Most Important Inhalant Allergen in Current and Future
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Jeong KY, Park JW, Hong CS
- KMID: 2167012
- Allergy Asthma Immunol Res.
- 2012 Nov;4(6):313-325.
- doi: 10.4168/aair.2012.4.6.313
The house-dust mite (HDM), commonly found in human dwellings, is an important source of inhalant and contact allergens. In this report, the importance of HDM allergy in Korea and the... -
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- Detection of Serum IgE Specific to Mite Allergens by Immuno-PCR
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Lee KW, Hur BU, Chua KY, Kuo IC, Song SY, Cha SH
- KMID: 2163197
- Immune Netw.
- 2008 Sep;8(3):82-89.
- doi: 10.4110/in.2008.8.3.82
BACKGROUND: Although a skin test is the primary option for detecting allergen-specific IgE in clinics, the serum IgE immunoassay is also important because it allows for the diagnosis of allergy... -
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- Comparison of Methods for Measuring House Dust Mite Allergens
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Ha JM, Kim SW, Kim JH, Lim IS, Shin MY, Han YS, Ahn KM, Lee SI
- KMID: 2315031
- Pediatr Allergy Respir Dis.
- 2010 Dec;20(4):226-231.
PURPOSE: This study was conducted to evaluate the accuracy of semiquantitative tests targeting house dust mite (HDM) allergens. METHODS: Thirty-nine dust samples were collected from the homes of 14 patients. These... -
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- Standardization of House Dust Mite Extracts in Korea
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Jeong KY, Choi SY, Lee JH, Lee IY, Yong TS, Lee JS, Hong CS, Park JW
- KMID: 2167022
- Allergy Asthma Immunol Res.
- 2012 Nov;4(6):346-350.
- doi: 10.4168/aair.2012.4.6.346
PURPOSE: House dust mites are the most important cause of respiratory allergy in Korea. Standardization of allergen extracts is essential for improving diagnostics and immunotherapeutics. This study was undertaken to... -
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- Rhinovirus-Infected Epithelial Cells Produce More IL-8 and RANTES Compared With Other Respiratory Viruses
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Chun YH, Park JY, Lee H, Kim HS, Won S, Joe HJ, Chung WJ, Yoon JS, Kim HH, Kim JT, Lee JS
- KMID: 2260315
- Allergy Asthma Immunol Res.
- 2013 Jul;5(4):216-223.
- doi: 10.4168/aair.2013.5.4.216
PURPOSE: The environmental factors human rhinoviruses (HRVs) and house dust mites (HDMs) are the most common causes of acute exacerbations of asthma. The aim of this study was to compare... -
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- Molecular biological characterization of enterovirus variant isolated from patients with aseptic meningitis
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Jung YT, Kim GR, Paik SY
- KMID: 754995
- Exp Mol Med.
- 1998 Jun;30(2):101-107.
In Korea, there was a big outbreak of aseptic meningitis in 1993. Six clinical isolates of enterovirus were obtained from patients with aseptic meningitis and were identified as echovirus type 9 by... -
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